Clippers Make Roster Moves as Deadline Approaches
In the past 24 hours, the Nanaimo Clippers have made 3 roster moves adding two new players while sending a familiar face to the North American Hockey League.
The first move is the acquisition of forward Ben Taylor from the Tri City Storm of the USHL. Taylor is committed to the NCAA’s Brown University, the 6’3 200lb Forward had 2 assists in 17 games for the Storm.
The second move is the acquisition of Marcus Joseph from the Youngstown Phantoms of the USHL. Joseph is committed to the NCAA’s Sacred Heart University, the 5’9 185lbs D man had 1 goal and 3 assists for Youngstown in 21 games. Last season Joseph played for the Carleton Place Canadians of the CCHL where he was a first team all-star and participated in the Royal Bank Cup. In 47 games with the Canadians Joseph scored 13 goals and added 27 assists totaling 40 points.
In the final move of the day the Clippers have sent 20-year-old forward Will LeNeave to the Minnesota Magicians of the NAHL. The Clippers would like to wish Will the best of luck with the Magicians.
We look forward to welcoming Ben and Marcus to the lineup this Friday against the Cowichan Valley Capitals.
